Findlay Curtis, a 19-year-old winger, has joined Kilmarnock on loan from Rangers, where he previously worked with the club's management duo Neil McCann and Billy Dodds during their coaching stint at Ibrox a year ago. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Billy Dodds described Curtis as having a familiar, energetic presence. Curtis's agent, Gordon Reid, told the same outlet that the player has faced some difficult times in his football development but has emerged more grounded.
Curtis has been included in Steve Clarke's Scotland squad for two friendly matches later this month. He made his first-team debut for Rangers in a 5-0 Scottish Cup win over Fraserburgh at Ibrox. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Rangers manager Russell Martin praised Curtis for his athleticism, talent, and character.
The door to our office burst open and all I heard was a familiar voice shouting my nickname, 'Alright Dodo?' That was Fin checking in.
In the first half of the current season, Curtis made 21 appearances for Rangers, but his goal and assist contributions during those matches remain unknown. The duration of his loan at Kilmarnock has also not been confirmed. According to Daily Mail - Sport, Kilmarnock manager Neil McCann described Curtis as a cool and composed player.
He's got a real presence about him. He lights up a room when he walks in. He invigorates you. There's this nervous energy about him that's infectious.
You tend to hear him before you see him. I don't mean that in a bad way. It's just his personality. He's lively.
It's not always been plain sailing for him. There have been some difficult times for Fin during his football development but he's come out the other side and he's all the better for it. He's grounded which helps when suddenly his profile goes through the roof.
He's a cool cat this kid, I'll tell you.
He's got the athleticism and the talent to be playing in the team and he's got the character to go with it.